Behaviorist Theory Explains That Learning Occurs When Individuals Modify Their

question 138

Multiple Choice

Behaviorist theory explains that learning occurs when individuals modify their behaviors as a result of:

• A) receiving rewards and punishments.
• B) establishing a sense of personal identity.
• C) constructing higher levels of knowledge.
• D) being challenged within their zone of proximal development.

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Definitions:

Pristine State

Refers to the original, unaltered condition of something, often implying purity or untouched quality.

Ultimate Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people attribute the positive behaviors of their in-group to stable, internal characteristics and negative behaviors of out-groups to their inherent qualities.

Internal Dispositions

Traits, motivations, and personality characteristics believed to reside within an individual and influence behavior.

Negative Outgroup Actions

Behaviors or actions taken against a group considered as "them" or outside one's own group, often leading to conflict or discrimination.